Explosive Allegations of Systematic Fraud Unearthed in Land Registry and Courts
Mattie McGrath TD, leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs, has made shocking revelations regarding what he believes to be systematic fraud within the Land Registry and the Irish courts. These allegations, including perjury, misrepresentation, and a conspiracy to defraud Irish citizens of their homes, farms, and properties, have come to light through a […]
Minister confirms no budget has been finalised for Tipp Town Forum – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said there is mounting frustration in Tipperary Town following confirmation that the Tipperary Town Forum has yet to receive any funding or budgetary approval from the Department of Housing; Planning and Local Government. Deputy McGrath was speaking after he asked Minister Eoghan Murphy if funding had been approved and allocated […]
SNA allocations for Tipperary schools are heading in the wrong direction – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said the latest publication by The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) on the number of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) posts for Co. Tipperary are broadly disappointing, even if some schools have received additional minor increases in SNA hours. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the NCSE released the data for […]
Winding down of Jobpath and Turas Nua is a very welcome development – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that he welcomes confirmation from The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that referrals to the Jobpath programme will cease at the end of this year. Deputy McGrath was speaking after The Times-Ireland Edition reported that a run-off period “during which employment support will continue, but no additional […]
Fine Gael TD should withdraw compensation claim in public interest – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said it would be highly advisable for Fine Gael TD, Maria Bailey, to drop her claim for compensation against a Dublin Hotel following an alleged incident where injuries were sustained following a fall from a swing. Deputy McGrath was speaking as criticism of Deputy Bailey continues to grow, with suggestions […]
Schools Summer Works Scheme application process now open – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has encouraged all Primary, Secondary, Community and Comprehensive Schools and The Chief Executives of Education and Training Boards to prepare their applications for the Schools Summer Works Scheme. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Department of Education confirmed to him that they will be accepting applications from today for works due […]
Re-location of Children’s Hospital must now be placed firmly on the political agenda – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to place an immediate halt to works being carried out on the site of the new National Children’s Hospital (NCH) at St James. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the shock announcement by the projects main construction contractor, […]
Minister targets nurses pay while leaving incompetent NPHDB member’s salaries intact – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described comments made by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, with respect to penalising the pay of striking nurses, as a ruthless and totally unacceptable threat. Deputy McGrath was speaking after Minister Harris confirmed that The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will legally consider options which may include freezing […]
Tipp Students display innovation and creativity at Young Scientists Exhibition – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described all of the Tipperary students who are taking part in the 3 day Young Scientist Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin as fantastic ambassadors for the county. Deputy McGrath was speaking after he visited the Tipperary School stands at the major annual educational and entrepreneurial event: “Every year […]